The 2006 Aston Martin DB9 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission park mechanism that can fail to engage even when the selector shows "P," leaving the car free to roll.
A worn guide plate inside the transmission can prevent the parking pawl from locking into position, so the vehicle may not be held in place despite all indicators confirming park is selected. There is also a fire risk: the battery supply cable runs in a location where it can be pinched or abraded when the driver's seat is moved to its full rearward position, and if the damaged cable contacts a ground, it can cause a short circuit and start a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery supply cable may become damaged when the driver seat is moved all the way back, potentially causing the cable to be compressed.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the battery cable for damage and install a routing block to prevent the seat from compressing the cable.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The locking cone in the parking brake system can create an indentation on the guide plate when weight is applied. This indentation may form a raised edge that prevents the locking cone from moving to its proper end position.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate to restore proper parking brake function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A guide plate in the transmission may be manufactured incorrectly, preventing the parking pawl from engaging. When you press the PARK button, the display shows PARK, but the transmission may not actually lock, allowing the vehicle to roll on slopes if the parking brake isn't engaged.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the parking pawl guide plate to restore proper transmission locking in PARK.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
